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4 Pop Classics Ruined by Karaoke That Actually Rule Outside of Drunken Covers

Decades of drunken karaoke nights have ruined these pop classics, but that doesn’t mean the songs are bad. In fact, they rule!

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A drunken rendition of any song can easily turn you off to the track. That’s the grueling reality of karaoke night. Many karaoke nights lack originality, and certain songs receive an eye roll as soon as the track starts. That doesn’t necessarily mean the song is bad; it’s just been ruined and overplayed. Here are four pop classics that, as much as it pains us to say it, have been ruined by karaoke night.

“I wanna dance with somebody (who loves me)” by Whitney Houston

This 1987 track was an instant hit for Whitney Houston. It’s irresistibly catchy and makes you want to find somebody to dance with. That’s what made this song a No. 1 hit all around the world. But after hearing a drunken rendition at nearly every karaoke night,........

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